IPadOS 16.4.1 Updates

ToddfromMinn Said:

"IPadOS 16.4.1 Updates: Which iPad models are no longer supported or can’t accept IPadOS 16.4.1 Updates?"

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Getting this Updated:

How to Update an iPad:

By using a compatible device, and reliable connection.

Verify Compatibility:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: About
4. View: the model shown
5. Then, see if the device is shown here: iPad models compatible with iPadOS 16 - Apple Support

If compatible...

Use of a Computer to Update:

My User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip

For a list of equipment supporting iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (and the current 16.4.1), read this article --> iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support

Here is a full list of devices that are restricted in their ability to be updated - and the highest version of iOS supported by these older models of iPad (for simplicity, “generations” are shortened to a number):

32-bit devices (obsolete)

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi+Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi+Cellular)

64-bit devices

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.7

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.7.5

All newer iPad models are all capable of update to iPadOS 16.x.:

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

At the time of writing, iPadOS 16.4.1 is current.